Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation

The Department of the Army’s Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering is issuing a FY 2027 grant program to fund the purchase of research‑grade equipment and instrumentation at eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Awards range from $200 k to $1.5 M, with a 12‑month performance period, and must support research areas aligned with DoD critical technology priorities (e.g., AI, quantum, hypersonics). Applicants may submit up to three proposals, must use Grants.gov for submission, and must demonstrate how the equipment will enhance STEM education and research participation. • Eligible applicants: U.S. HBCUs and TCUs only. • Funding mechanism: Grant (award ceiling $1.5 M, floor $200 k). • Project period: 12 months; equipment must be used for research/education at the applicant institution. • Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. ET, 9 Oct 2026 (questions due 30 Sep 2026). • Required deliverables: detailed equipment justification, impact on student research participation, compliance with DoD security review. • No cost‑sharing required; no extensions granted automatically. • Total FY 2027 program budget ~ $50 M; up to 300 applications expected.